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August 2011: I did a bit of contact 'housekeeping' a while back and will probably be looking to add a 'few' new people to follow. If you find I've added you it's because I like what you photograph and/or the style in which you do it. I'm not asking for a 'follow back' because it is almost certain my photography will not be as interesting to you as yours is to me.
As you will soon notice, my photostream is not a portfolio or gallery of only my best 'work'. No, this is where I post the better photos (or the only ones I might have) from my travels, days out, general wandering and so on.
I've also done a little re-organisation of my sets and collections, which I had got a little lazy updating. I also want to delete some older photos, partly because they are crap, but mainly because they don’t have any real associated memories with them. Most of these don’t appear in sets so you’d have to look through my stream to find them. My advice is don’t bother. You will regret it, and will never get that time back.
My oldest photos (in sets pre-2006) were taken with a Minolta Dynax 5. By and large I only ever used this camera when travelling and so I was unpractised in its use and clueless how to get to most out of an SLR or how to compose a decent photo. Still I occasionally got lucky and they do bring back wonderful memories.
Partly for convenience and because of my travel addiction I went and got myself a digital point and shoot (Pentax Option 555) which actually was a pretty good camera. It was then I started to become interested in photography as a hobby as I played around with composition. Gradually my interest has grown and I ‘upgraded’ to a DLSR in 2008, ‘upgrading’ this to a better model this year.
Oh apparently I'm supposed to write some stuff about not using my photos without my permission (especially for commercial purposes or on any commercial website), but you know all that already and would never think of doing it without asking. Right?
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- Sense the City photography project 556 photos, 371 members
- Tumblr photographers 44,895 photos, 2,364 members
- London dot gov 3,795 photos, 309 members
- Guardian Green shoots 8,604 photos, 1,030 members
- Guardian Camera Club 21,434 photos, 10,796 members
- Road Tripping 41,985 photos, 3,373 members
- visit the world - the travel guide 1,478,828 photos, 33,455 members
- Ghost Towns 17,907 photos, 2,543 members
- Lonely Planet 382,698 photos, 13,143 members
- Your Best Shot 2010 20,281 photos, 24,831 members
- Hit, Miss, Maybe, WHY? "Post 1 only, comment/rate 3 before it" 111,041 photos, 12,903 members
- Pictures Of England 162,575 photos, 3,541 members
- Britain's Buildings in Pictures 65,170 photos, 3,915 members
- English Villages 15,681 photos, 1,088 members
- Countryfile 94,755 photos, 2,066 members
- The British Countryside 170,472 photos, 6,012 members
- Buckinghamshire Churches 5,567 photos, 117 members
- Flickr Ideas 0 photos, 10,373 members
- Getty Images on Flickr 0 photos, 12,724 members
- Getty Images Call for Artists 476,690 photos, 79,885 members
- BBC Autumnwatch 90,589 photos, 10,631 members
- Buckinghamshire 9,934 photos, 184 members
- This Is Buckinghamshire 2,526 photos, 81 members
- Chilterns 4,670 photos, 324 members
- FlickrCentral 4,811,034 photos, 166,257 members
- Flickr 5.25 1,135 photos, 1,420 members
- Somerset House 2,762 photos, 460 members
- BBC Springwatch (Official) 129,206 photos, 16,536 members
- Zoo 153,583 photos, 9,144 members
- Zoo UK - Zoos of the United Kingdom 32,854 photos, 1,615 members
- The Zoo! 97,046 photos, 8,307 members
- England 165,588 photos, 5,346 members
- Graveyards 44,497 photos, 2,542 members
- Cemeteries - Cementerios - Friedhoefe - Cimetières - Cimiteri 94,701 photos, 6,113 members
- Church Graveyard UK 11,547 photos, 583 members
- CEMETERIES & GRAVEYARDS & TOMBS * VOTING TIME 64,410 photos, 5,850 members
- Urban Urban Urban 78,931 photos, 2,051 members
- An Urban Picture of Britain 60,586 photos, 1,530 members
- STREET ART N°1 109,444 photos, 1,365 members
- Grafitti & Street Art 156,497 photos, 5,396 members
- Street Art! 183,138 photos, 5,475 members
- Streets In The City 96,492 photos, 5,295 members
- One World Street Art & Graffiti 108,085 photos, 1,260 members
- Londonist 152,483 photos, 4,788 members
- London Graffiti Streets 51,115 photos, 2,649 members
- Street Art London 20,954 photos, 1,138 members
- Cricket 12,408 photos, 1,450 members
- Chile 112,325 photos, 6,461 members
- Public Space and its Discontents 121,399 photos, 11,322 members
- Abandoned 520,697 photos, 35,670 members
Testimonials (4)
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cashandcarrie says:
"I have thought about just what to say here for a while now, and have just decided to tell the truth.
Here is a man with a great brain, good heart and instinctive eye. He tells the story as it is in his work and has great fun doing it. I think his shots are always worth having a look at and then having a second look at, to see what you missed.
He demands high standards in people and his own work, but it is all worth it in the end. A good friend, keep it up mate!"9th July, 2007
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cam luv says:
"Since I have started with Flickr, I have always enjoyed looking at bertie's photos.They are an inspiration !! He always has a kind word and direction when helping or commenting on others photos. A Great Photographer behind a Good Camera !!"
5th May, 2007
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fuckeyes says:
"right now write down five things you think qualifies as being a good photographer and he's got it.
he's got your list and everyone else's tucked quite neatly in the modest space between his brow and index finger."30th January, 2007
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Cherishlovespink says:
"I stumbled across Rob and his photstream when I was passing out my awards in the High Five group. I remember it was a Self Portrait and b4 I even saw the title I was interrested then I read the title "Attractive? I think not!" (made me giggle) and well that just sealed the deal..
I love his humor and I try and visit his photostream daily because I'm always guaranteed a laugh with his entertaining title's and descriptions. Oh and by the way he can take pretty good pictures too!!..
After reading your profile today I just had to write a testimonal.. I agree with sooo much of what you had to say and have found myself angered by others arrogance and sometimes even rude comments. I believe theres a way of handing out criticism without being brutal. Oh and Rob I don't own Photoshop.. hehehe
I hope to see more of what you have to offer the photographica world because theres those of us out here (yes me included) who thoroughly enjoy your work!!
Your flickr-in friend, Cherish"2nd January, 2007
- Name:
- Rob
- Joined:
- October 2006
- Hometown:
- Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire
- Currently:
- England
- I am:
- Male
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